For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,040 students in 62439, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 62439, IL are Parkside Elementary School, Parkview Jr High School and Lawrenceville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62439 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62439, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62439, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Cedar St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3922
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3922
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
Parkview Jr High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Cedar St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-2327
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-2327
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
Rank: #33.
Lawrenceville High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 James St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3389
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3389
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
62439, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Safe School Roe12 Lawrence Cnty (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
907 15th St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-8047
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-8047
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62439, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62439, IL include Parkside Elementary School, Parkview Jr High School and Lawrenceville High School.
How many public schools are located in 62439?
3 public schools are located in 62439.
What is the racial composition of students in 62439?
62439 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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